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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1890
Page
3
Harvest prospects brighten as road and rail activity continues. Many local figures travel, court, and attend events in Denton and neighboring towns. Community notes report marriages, illnesses, business moves, and upcoming entertainments at Town Hall and area schools.
Announcement confirms the death of Captain John I. Isler formerly county surveyor. Born in Switzerland, he served in the Swiss army, joined the French legions, and worked with Scotland Yard and the English government as a detective. He later joined the Union army, lived in the Fifth district near Friendship, and was elected county surveyor for years. He produced a county wall map in 1875 and mapped roads for contracts before leaving Caroline for New York and beyond.
The Ledger excerpt details Talbot county grand jury members in session at Easton. It highlights Alga Smith born October 1839 in Caroline county, a farmer turned Cordova dealer and railroad agent, long-time Democrat, local justice of the peace, M E Church member, and juror. John J Hubbard, born in Caroline on March 16, about sixty one years ago, was a carpenter then a Laurel Del business partner, later Greenwood Del, fertilizers at Wyoming, Easton relocation in 1880, with Hubbard & Brother continuing the firm.
The school commissioners last Tuesday appointed Willard C. Yodd as trustee for Concord school replacing Zeb Horsey who resigned and C. A. Wright as Hog Creek trustee replacing H. F. Andrew who resigned. The secretary may issue a second grade certificate to Mrs. Sarah A. Collins. At a joint meeting with county officials President Goslin urged a county levy of no less than ten thousand dollars for next year. The treasurer’s bond was approved. Mr. Smith will attend the teachers’ examination on Thursday. The board adjourned to meet Tuesday, June ___ .
Intelligence reports a Delaware Railroad freight engine pulling eight cars south bound that plunged through the drawbridge of the Delaware and Chesapeake Canal at 7 30 pm Monday. Seven cars followed the engine into the canal with sheep calves strawberries and miscellaneous freight. Two canal boats were sunk but no injuries were reported. Wreckage piled high from water to bridge top. bridge itself uninjured. Cause blamed on trainmen for not closing the draw properly.
Orphans Court proceedings report inventory and appraisement for Dr H N Willis and Joshua Clark as administrators of Dr H F Willis with authority to sell personal property and widow Mrs Emily P Willis given an allowance. Final receipt and release for John H Reese presented. account of sales for Charles H Cohee filed. bond of Mary A C Noble approved. real estate sale by Stephen Bailey as administrator of Stephen Dyer conditionally ratified.
The quarterly Williston Potter's Landing circuit under Rev. W. M. Green will hold a camp meeting at Concord starting August 12 and ending August 17. The event gathers church members for worship and communal activities.
Correspondence notes the Ingleside Quarterly Conference held on the 3d with Presiding Elder France presiding. Reports include Sunday service at Barclay, large attendances at Roesville and Ukridgetown, Bridgetown Sunday school organized as a missionary society, repairs at Bridgetown church, and plans for local mite societies. Also mentions Epworth League chapter at Denton and parish events in Williston and Easton Diocese, plus local crime in Hartley with assault on postmaster Grant and ongoing tensions from past arson cases.
Miss Margaret Isabella Blaine daughter of the Secretary of State married Walter Damrosch of New York at her Madison Place home. The ceremony in the second floor drawing room was led by Rev Dr Douglass with about 300 guests including President Harrison. Gifts valued around $25,000 included a Madison Avenue residence noted by Secretary Blaine and numerous household linens.
Henderson scholars rehearse for annual Children s Day services to be held the second Sunday in June. J B Slay moves his drug store into the adjoining building and fits it up nicely. Strawberries are coming in lively. Next week will see heavy shipping from this station. N E Clark, the station agent, is repainting the depot interior. Rev R C Jones of Odessa Del visits his mother ill on way to Greensborough for the Annual Preachers Association. Wilbur G Dill becomes head clerk at R R Shull s store. Mrs W B Arrants returns from Philadelphia. Rev Mr Chandler of Kenton visits. Mrs Wm Price remodeling her house. Public school Miss Golley to picnic at Meadow Grove Saturday. Farmers Alliance meets to discuss consolidating shipments through one agent.
The burning of charcoal has become a significant industry in the Fifth district with several carloads shipped daily in peak seasons. The sector is expected to grow further as pine lands are cleared and cultivated.
Mrs Jas Noble returns from the city with a full line of summer millinery for Preston shoppers. Hats, bonnets, and accessories are showcased for the season.
During a strong wind last Wednesday Mrs Eliza beth Mullikin about seventy fell when a door blew open and she toppled into a cellar fracturing her right hip and sustaining severe bruises. Dr J T Holland treated her and she is confined to her room for several weeks though latest news said she was doing extremely well.
Governor Jackson appointed Henry C. Wisher of Tuckahoe Neck as school commissioner following J. W. Kerr's resignation. T. O. Fletcher, son of J. B. Fletcher, is now postmaster at Patowemut Rhode Island after moving there months ago. Superintendent Mills of the Delaware railroad doubts a car load of peaches will be hauled this year. Rev. J. S. Willis held his tenth annual dinner at Glendale farm near Frederica last Thursday with over two guests participating.
Mrs Permelia Park relict of Jonas I Park died at her son's Denton home after general debility aged 87. She moved from New York to Caroline county over twenty years ago and remained active in household duties until a few days before illness. Her son James Park merchant and daughter Miss Julia Park live in town. Funeral service was read by Rev Giles J. Cooke and she was interred in the cemetery.
Epoch highlights New York state will present three candidates for president in 1891 Grover Cleveland chosen by the people William Collins Whitney favored by corporations and David Bennett Hill favored by politicians The piece asserts Cleveland would win ten to one in a pure national vote.
Maltimore markets report wholesale prices with wheat at 0.92 a bushel and corn at 0.43 a bushel, reflecting steady demand. Prices indicate trade activity across regional markets as buyers monitor supply and futures indicators.
In Stillwater Minnesota on April 16 1890 the Rev Mr Stowe officiated at the marriage of John S Crossy Jr of Caroline county Maryland and Elizabeth S Link of Philadelphia Pa. In Denton on May 19 1890 Rev H S Thompson united William C Dubois and Carrie S Myers both of Philadelphia in marriage.
The piece accuses the Ways and Means Committee of pushing a steep tariff bill that raises duties on staples for farmers, contradicts McKinley plans, and expands the bounty system. It questions the bill’s impact on rural voters, citing declining farm prices since 1882 and electoral losses in Indiana Illinois Ohio and New York. It ends with a Town Hall quip about the muffin man in Alaska.
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President Harrison, pursuing an office distribution policy, on Monday removed Col. Philip W Downes general appraiser of the port of Baltimore. Downes, appointed by Cleveland in December 1886, has toured Atlantic and Gulf coast cities. The dismissal is attributed to his Democratic ties. Ex-Postoffice Inspector Henderson is expected to be named successor.
PRING is now upon us with shelves and counters well filled with a choice selection of all kinds and classes of goods suited to the season. Fresh from manufacturers and priced within reach of all shoppers.
In our Dress Goods Department you will find an attractive line of Spring Novelties. Beautiful line of Black Dress Goods always in stock at the most reasonable prices. Our line Ginghams French and American Latines French Zephyrs Outings and Teazle Cloths is exceedingly attractive.
A fresh line of children's suits is now in stock with styles and sizes ready. A large assortment of gentlemen's clothing is always available, with suits made to order and guaranteed to fit.
Don’t miss our line of China Mattings now offered in plain white and fancy styles in abundance. Special prices range from 10c to 40c.
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